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The Vietnam War day by day, Leo Daugherty

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The Vietnam War day by day

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Leo Daugherty

"The Vietnam War day by day is a chronological approach to the conflict, allowing the reader to see at a glance the key operations on land, at sea, and in the air -- such as Cedar Falls, Junction City, Rolling Thunder, and the Tet Offensive. As well as the battles and campaigns, the book contains details on the military and political leaders of both sides who helped to shape the conflict, such as Westmoreland, Giap, Nixon, Kissinger, and Ho Chi Minh. The individual stories of events during the war appear as separate articles written as lively newspaper accounts, using the terminology and phrases used in the war, such as 'Charlie', search and destroy, and body counts. In this way, the reader is able to relive the ebb-and-flow of the war, while the contemporary images complemented the entries and bring this unique conflict to life. In addition, full-color maps allow the reader to follow the course of the campaigns and battles with ease. [This book] also contains boxes on specific aspects of the war, such as strategy and tactics, decisive weapons, and regional politics. The authoritative text is complemented by over 400 photographs that illuminate one of the most long-running and tragic conflicts of the twentieth century"--Jacket

1954-1964 -- 1965 -- 1966 -- 1967 -- 1968 -- 1969 -- 1970 -- 1971-1975